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Sidecast: Writers Who Read

Episode - SC32

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Scriptnotes, Sidecast, Strike

John and Drew talk about one of the best things writers can do to keep their skills sharp during the strike: reading.

They discuss where to find scripts, what you can learn from other people’s writing, and what they’ve been working on while pencils are down.

Links:

* [Weekend Read 2](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weekend-read-2/id1534798355) on the App Store
* [Scriptslug.com](https://www.scriptslug.com/)
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [2023 WGA Strike Rules](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* [Picket Schedules and Locations](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC32standard.mp3).

Writing Action (Encore)

Scriptnotes

John and Craig talk action! It’s an all-craft episode about how words on the page become high-adrenaline events on the screen.

Using a variety of different scripts, we look at how different styles of action sequences can be used to clearly communicate what is meant to happen in a scene and how it’s supposed to feel.

In our bonus segment for premium members we try to discuss the Emmys but mostly talk about teenage girls’ obsession with Criminal Minds.

Links:

* [Action Scenes PDF](https://johnaugust.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Scriptnotes-463-action-samples-corrected.pdf)
* [Scriptnotes Episode 463: Writing Action](https://johnaugust.com/2020/writing-action)
* [Entertainment Community Fund – Emergency Financial Assistance](https://actorsfund.org/am-i-eligible-help)
* [CAA Lays Off Agents and Employees](https://variety.com/2020/film/news/caa-major-layoffs-agents-staff-1234718628/)
* [From 2020: WGA East and West members voted to approve the new contract](https://www.thewrap.com/wga-contract-ratified-with-overwhelming-approval-in-membership-vote/)
* [Good Sudoku](https://9to5mac.com/2020/07/23/good-sudoku-ios-app-launches-to-save-sudoku/)
* [Good Sudoku App](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1489118195#?platform=iphone)
* [Ghosts of Tsushima](https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/ghost-of-tsushima-ps4/)
* [Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt!](https://cottonbureau.com/people/scriptnotes-podcast)
* [Check out the Inneresting Newsletter](https://inneresting.substack.com/)
* [Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription](https://scriptnotes.supportingcast.fm/gifts) or [treat yourself to a premium subscription!](https://scriptnotes.supportingcast.fm/)
* Craig Mazin on [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@clmazin) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clmazin/)
* John August on [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust)
* [John on Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* [Outro](http://johnaugust.com/2013/scriptnotes-the-outros) by Matthew Chilelli ([send us yours!](http://johnaugust.com/2014/outros-needed))
* This episode was originally produced by Megana Rao. Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and is edited by [Matthew Chilelli](https://twitter.com/machelli).

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/463RBstandard.mp3).

Sidecast: NYC Picketing

Scriptnotes, Sidecast, WGA

Live from New York, John talks with writers and actors about the differences between LA and NYC pickets, anxiety, and how joy can be a form of protest.

Featuring Christopher Kyle and Wilson Cruz. Big thanks to everyone who talked with us!

Links:

* [East & NY Strike Resources](https://www.wgaeast.org/negotiations/mba-2023/)
* [Writers Guild of America East](https://www.wgaeast.org/)
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [2023 WGA Strike Rules](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* [Picket Schedules and Locations](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt with help from [Cory Reeder](www.coryreeder.com).

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC31standard.mp3).

Sidecast: Disability and Visibility on the Picket Line

Scriptnotes, Sidecast, WGA

Cory Reeder interviews writers and performers at the joint WGA/SAG-AFTRA disability picket at Disney.

Big thanks to Cory and everyone he spoke with!

Links:

* [WGAw Disabled Writers Committee](https://www.wga.org/members/membership-information/committees/disabled-writers-committee)
* [SAG-AFTRA Diversity Committees](https://www.sagaftra.org/get-involved/diversity-committees)
* [SAG-AFTRA Empowering Performers with Disabilities on Set](https://www.sagaftra.org/empowering-performers-disabilities-set)
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [2023 WGA Strike Rules](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* [Picket Schedules and Locations](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt with help from [Cory Reeder](https://www.coryreeder.com/).

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC30standard.mp3).